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Arashiyama Private Boat & Bento: 1 Hour Charter

5.00· 7 reviews

Highlights

Enjoy a luxurious private houseboat experience
Book online for a private Arashiyama boat tour with Kyoto bento
Enjoy Arashiyama's beauty by boat, like Heian nobles

What to expect

Enjoy a luxurious boat trip with a Kyoto-style bento box. A skilled boatman who has inherited the traditional techniques will accompany you. Advance reservations are recommended to ensure a smooth experience during busy high seasons.

What's included

Cruise fee
Lunch box

Packages (6)

Kyoto Assorted MealSun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Satfrom USD 58.88

Kyoto Bamboo Basket MealSun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Satfrom USD 60.14

Kyoto Chirashi SushiSun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Satfrom USD 60.14

Togetsukyo Bento BoxSun, Mon, Fri, Satfrom JPY 11,000

Ogurayama Bento BoxSun, Mon, Fri, Satfrom JPY 11,800

Rankyo Bento BoxSun, Mon, Fri, Satfrom JPY 13,000

Schedule

Reception at Arashiyama Tusen North Pier
Departure
A private yakatabune (houseboat) that leisurely cruises around the Oi River upstream from Togetsukyo Bridge. While floating in the refreshing air, spend an exceptionally luxurious time amidst the scenery of Arashikyo gorge.
The boat is propelled by a single pole operated by the boatman
Skilled boatmen use traditional techniques to navigate the yakatabune with a single bamboo pole, a unique experience. Arashiyama Tusen, established in 1912, continues this manual boat handling tradition.
Enjoy a Kyoto-style bento box
Six bento box options are provided for your enjoyment during the boat's leisurely cruise.

- Kyoto Assorted Meal
- Kyoto Chirashi Sushi
- Kyoto Bamboo Basket Meal
- Togetsukyo Bento Box
- Ogurayama Bento Box
- Rankyo Bento Box
If you're lucky, you'll encounter the famous "floating convenience store
Enjoy snacks from the Kotogase Chaya 'floating store' during your cruise.

*The shop boat (Kotogase Chaya) operates irregularly, so we cannot guarantee whether the shop boat will be out. Please come and enjoy your boat ride with the anticipation of whether you will encounter it or not.
Tour Ends

Location and Directions

Check-in / Check-out
Arashiyama Tsusen North Boarding Area
Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8385
Itinerary
Please come to the boarding point, using the blue boat floating on the shore upstream of Togetsukyo Bridge as a landmark. At the boarding point, please tell us the name of your reservation and you will be boarded.
Parking information
Parking is not available at the boat boarding point. Please use the nearby coin-operated parking lots.

Restrictions

This plan accommodates up to 9 participants. Infants are counted as one person, the same as adults.
Infants (0-3 years old): Free
In the event of bad weather or river flooding, service may be temporarily halted. Before visiting, please check the latest operational status on the official website or by calling directly. Please note that phone support is provided in Japanese.
https://arashiyama-yakatabune.com/

Additional notes

The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
For customers arriving by car: Parking is not available at the boat dock. Please use nearby coin parking lots.
To change your bento order, please cancel your existing reservation and make a new one by the deadline.

Operated by

arashiyama-yakatabune (Code:193729)

Cancellation policy

After 4:00 PM the day before / No-show: 100%

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Guest photos 16

Excellent experience

Posted Date: 2025/11/09

Sean

The food is surprisingly good with the view and everything. We had a blast! Highly recommended.

What a beautiful picture！

Posted Date: 2025/11/02

Bruce Chu

A good experience that you can eat in the boat and enjoy the sightseeing at the same time.

The best holiday for adults.

Posted Date: 2025/10/18

ぴろぴろ

Canned beer that I brought
The bento that was prepared for us
As a smoker, I was pleasantly surprised that the boat had an ashtray
Enjoying a bento, beer, and cigarettes surrounded by greenery in a tourist area with few smoking spots
A leisurely flow of time
A private boat just for the two of us
It was an incredibly luxurious experience
I think the price could easily be doubled.持ち込んだ缶ビール
用意していただいたお弁当
喫煙者ですが、なんと舟には灰皿を用意してくださり
喫煙所の少ない観光地で緑に囲まれながらお弁当、ビールにタバコ
ゆったり流れる時間
たった２人で貸切の舟
最高に贅沢な時間でした
金額、倍にしてもいいと思います

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Reply from arashiyama-yakatabune

Thank you for using our service and for saying that it was a "luxurious time." On our chartered boat, it is possible to smoke inside. We look forward to your next visit. Please do come again.この度は、ご利用いただき　『贅沢なお時間』と仰っていただき　ありがとうございます。　お船は　貸切船のみ　お船の中で　タバコをお吸いいただく事は　可能です。またのお越しをお待ちしております。　ぜひ、お越しくださいませ。

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It was a great experience, and I would like to participate again.

Posted Date: 2025/10/13

Amy

I was very lucky on the day of the experience.
The weather was great, with a gentle breeze.
The scenery on both sides was beautiful, the water was clear, and I could see small fish.
The bento was exquisite and delicious, with generous portions that definitely filled me up.
The boatman was very skilled, and the ride was extremely smooth.體驗當天非常幸運
天氣很好，微風徐徐
兩岸風景很美，水清見底有小魚
便當精緻又美味，分量很足一定吃得飽
船夫先生技術很好，船行駛的非常平穩

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Reply from arashiyama-yakatabune

Thank you for sharing that you enjoyed your time on board, and that the weather was favorable and comfortable. If you have the opportunity, we would love for you to experience the cherry blossom season and other beautiful seasons as well. We look forward to welcoming you again!ご乗船いただいたお日にちは、　天候に恵まれ　心地よく感じていただくことが出来たと　仰っていただき　ありがとうございます。
また、機会がございましたら　桜の季節　他にも　ご覧いただきたい季節が　ございます。お待ちしております！

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Arashiyama Boat Tour's Lunch Cruise 🤗

Posted Date: 2025/09/21

こねくん

This is my third time, and every time it has been a very pleasant experience. My daughter took her first ride at the age of 3, and this year it became a memorable occasion for her 20th birthday. I plan to take a sightseeing trip when I visit Kyoto. The cormorant fishing is also nice.今回で３回目毎回とても気持ち良い体験です。
娘も3歳時に初乗りして今年２０歳の記念になりました。
京都に足を運ぶ時には遊覧するつもりです。
鵜飼も良いです。

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Reply from arashiyama-yakatabune

Thank you for boarding, Kone-kun. Congratulations to your daughter on her 20th birthday! On the river, without the reflection of asphalt, the breeze must feel pleasant. We look forward to your next visit to Kyoto.こねくん様　御乗船いただきありがとうございます。娘様、２０歳おめでとうございます！　　川の上は、アスファルトの照り返しが無い分　風が吹くと心地よく感じられのではないでしょうか。また京都へお越しの際は、お待ちしております。

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Peaceful, beautiful, good service

Posted Date: 2025/09/01

Pau

Went with my family, since we came the service was very efficient, no waiting line and it was a private reservation so we had the boat by ourselves.

The view is beautiful, the food was really good and had a lot of variety of Japanese food, the presentation of everything was really well thought!

There is also a convenience boat, which selled drinks, grilled squid and dango. It was very nice! 1 hour of boat trip but it was totally worth it.

Would do it again!

Reply from arashiyama-yakatabune

Thank you for boarding.In spring, the cherry blossoms are very beautiful, and in autumn, the colorful leaves are also very beautiful.I am looking forward to the day we can meet.
Please come again.

[Kyoto Lunch Box Included] Private Yakatabune in Arashiyama, Kyoto - Enjoy Elegant Boat Rides While Experiencing the Seasons from the Water <Lunch Box Included / 1 Hour Private Charter> by Arashiyama Tsusen

Posted Date: 2025/07/17

Renka

It became an unforgettable experience for us. The lunch was very well prepared. The pilot was a very kind and pleasant gentleman. We want to recommend this experience and this company to everyone.私たちにとって忘れられない経験になった。昼食はとてもよく準備されていた。パイロットはとても親切で感じの良い紳士でした。
私たちはこの体験とこの会社をみんなに勧めたい。

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Reply from arashiyama-yakatabune

Thank you for using our services. We hope you enjoyed a leisurely meal while cruising on the boat. The scenery of Arashiyama changes with the seasons. If you have the opportunity, please come visit us in a different season. We look forward to welcoming you.この度は、ご利用いただきありがとうございました。のんびり、お食事を召し上がりながら　お船を遊覧していただけましたでしょうか？
四季折々、嵐山の景色は変わります。　違う季節に、機会がありましたら　是非　お越しくださいませ。お待ちしております。

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